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A Local Police unit in Elche reported the arrest of a man suspected of damaging at least a dozen rearview mirrors on parked vehicles. The breakthrough came after a diligent witness tracked down the individual, enabling officers to pinpoint him and conduct a thorough search. Among his possessions were three locks, two golf balls, and a collection of screwdrivers, which were later examined for connections to the vandalism acts.
Earlier this past January, local authorities were alerted to a pattern of crashes that damaged several cars in the Jaume I Park area. Witnesses were able to provide a description of the suspect and the direction in which he fled, helping to shape the investigative lead.
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While investigators conducted searches across the neighborhood, a resident reported following a person who had damaged the mirrors of his vehicle and others in the vicinity. This tip prompted rapid action from the responding police units, leading to a location where the suspect matched the initial description.
The police quickly moved to the scene and confirmed a strong match to the description provided by witnesses. This quick corroboration allowed for a focused investigation and a direct line of inquiry to the person involved.
A few meters away, officers reconnected with the witness by phone and confirmed the identity of the suspect as the person responsible for the incidents of mirror damage. The corroboration from the witness was crucial in tying the individual to the reported vandalism and in guiding subsequent actions by the investigative team.
Following a search of the area and the suspect’s belongings, officers recovered several tools and items that suggested their role in the vehicle damage. In particular, the enforcers found three locks, two golf balls, and multiple screwdrivers that could have been used to affect the mirrors on the vehicles.
Authorities then expanded their inspection to the vehicles parked along the streets within the suspect’s driving route, checking an estimated dozen cars that had suffered mirror damage. The comprehensive review helped to confirm the scope of the vandalism and to build a stronger case for charges related to property damage.
Bearing the weight of the evidence, the 37-year-old man was taken into custody and transported to the local police station for processing. The arrest marked a decisive step in resolving the community-wide concern over the recurring damage to vehicles in the area. Police said this ongoing issue would be handled through standard procedures and further inquiries would continue as needed. (Source: Elche Local Police)